Infinity CASCADE NINE User manual

Brand: Infinity

Model: CASCADE NINE

Category: Loudspeakers

Type: User manual

ASCADE

™

INFINITY CASCADE

™

SPEAKER SYSTEMS

Owner’s Guide

Model Five

Model Seven

Model Nine

Model Three V

Model Three C

INFINITY CASCADE

™

SERIES

The Infinity Cascade Series of loudspeakers continues Infinity’s long-

standing commitment to accurate sound reproduction. Our patent-pending

Maximum Radiating Surface

™

(MRS

™

) technology,patented Ceramic Metal

Matrix Diaphragm (CMMD

) drivers, precision dividing networks and rigid,

well-braced enclosures, along with our newly developed,patent-pending

Constant Acoustic Impedance

™

(CAI

™

) waveguide, combine to deliver

uncompromised performance in any stereo or multichannel home theater

system. In addition, Cascade Series speakers are magnetically shielded for

safe placement adjacent to a television.

UNPACKING THE SPEAKERS

If you suspect damage from transit, report it immediately to your dealer.

Keep the shipping carton and packing materials for future use.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Model Nine

Model Seven

Model Five

Model Three V

Model Three C

Grille

Foot

Cleats

1/4"-20 Screws

Wall

Bracket

/4"-20 Screws

Grille

Pedestal

Wall

Bracket

Cleats

rille Pedestal

all

racket

Cleats

/4"-20 Screws

Grille

Base

Spike Kit

#8 Screw

Grille Base

Spike Kit

#8 Screw

CASCADE SPEAKER SYSTEMS

PLACEMENT

Stereo

efore deciding where to place your Cascade speakers, survey your room

and think about placement, keeping the following points in mind and

using Figure 1 as a guide:

• For best results,place the speakers 6' – 8' (1.5m – 2.5m) apart.

• Position each speaker so that the tweeter is approximately at ear level.

• Generally, bass output will increase as the speaker is moved closer to a

wall or corner.

• Refer to “Home Theater”if you also plan to use the speakers for home

heater reproduction.

Figure 1. Experiment with speaker placement to obtain the best

bass level and stereo imaging in your room.

Home Theater

or front-channel use, place one speaker on the left and another on the

right, along either side of the television monitor. Since the speakers are

magnetically shielded, you can place them near the TV without worrying

about the magnetic field distorting the TV picture.

For surround-channel use, place speakers on bookshelves or stands

alongside the listening position. Final placement depends on room

acoustics, availability of space and your listening preference

(Figures 2 and 3).

In 6- or 7-channel configurations, place the rear channel(s) behind the

listening position, as shown in Figures 2 and 3.

NOTE: An Infinity powered subwoofer will add impact and realism to both

music and film soundtracks. Contact your Infinity dealer for recommenda-

tions on subwoofer models for your application.

Figure 2.This overhead view shows a typical home theater plan.

Left/right rear channels are for a 7-channel system. Center

rear channel is for a 6-channel system.

Figure 3.This figure shows an alternate layout, which may be

more suitable for some rooms. Left/right rear channels are for a

7-channel system. Center rear channel is for a 6-channel system.

Left Rear

Channel

(optional)

Right Rear

Channel

Center Rear

Channel

ouch

eft

Front

Channel

Left

Surround

Channel

Left Rear

Channel

Right Rear

Channel

Center Rear

Channel

Right

Surround

Channel

ight

Front

Channel

Center

Channel

Infinity Subwoofer

(optional)

Listening Position

Left

hannel

Right

hannel

CASCADE SPEAKER SYSTEMS

ASSEMBLY

t is strongly recommended that two people assemble the speakers

to minimize the possibility of damage or injury.

Installing Spiked Feet (Model Nine and Model Seven)

1. Open spike kit and locate the following items: feet (with spike/round

nds), four locking nuts,four nylon domes and one wrench.

2. Lay each stand on its side and locate the four threaded holes on the

bottom of the base.

3. For carpets,screw the round end of a foot into each hole and fully hand-

tighten a nut onto each one.For hard-surface floors, screw the spike end

into each hole instead and leave the rounded end exposed.

. Carefully flip each base upright to sit on its feet.

5. If needed, adjust the feet so each speaker is level and then

tighten each

nut with the enclosed wrench.To protect hard surfaces (e.g.,wood floors),

slip a nylon dome onto each round end.

Note: Spiked feet must be fully threaded into holes provided in the base

to ensure stability.

This cross section shows how to install the spikes onto the bottom of a

Cascade Model Nine and Model Seven.

Model Nine and Model Seven

1. Remove floor

stand from carton.

2. Slide loud-

peaker onto

stand, making

sure the aligning

posts are lined up

ith the receiver

terminal cup.

3. Insert #8 pan-

head screw into

rear of speaker to

secure to stand.

Model Three V

1. Remove base from carton.

2. Securely fasten one cleat to

the middle set of holes

on the rear of the speaker

using two included

1/4"-20 panhead screws.

3. Slide speaker with

cleat over the base.

Model Five

1. Remove base

from carton.

2. Securely fasten one cleat

to the set of holes above

the terminal using two

included 1/4"-20

panhead screws.

3. Slide speaker

with cleat over

the base.

Locking Nut

HARD-SURFACE

FLOORS

CARPETED

FLOORS

Foot

Round End

Spike End

Nylon Dome

(included for use

on wood floors)

5/8" min.

1-1/8" max.

5/8"

SEE DETAIL

DETAIL

CASCADE SPEAKER SY

STEMS

WALL-MOUNTING

NOTE:The customer is responsible for the correct selection and use of

mounting hardware (available through hardware stores) that will ensure

he proper and safe wall-mounting of the speakers.

Model Three V, Model Three C, Model Five

1.Attach

wall bracket

to wall

at desired

location.

2. Securely fasten the

two cleats to the rear

of the speaker, using

the outermost holes,

using two included

1/4"-20 panhead

screws per cleat.

3. Carefully slide the

leats on the rear

of the speakers

over the tabs

of the wall

acket.

Attaching the Grilles

The Cascade loudspeakers use a unique frameless grille. Each end of the

rille cloth contains a magnet. Simply curl the magnet assembly behind

the grille cloth, place one end of the grille just above the tweeter and

then gently pull the grille taut, attaching the other end of the grille just

below the woofer.

wall

Model Three C

Model Five

Model Three V

CASCADE SPEAKER SYSTEMS

WIRING THE SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making any

connections.

For speaker connections, use a high-quality speaker wire with polarity

coding.The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually

considered positive polarity (i.e.,

+).

NOTE: If desired, consult your local Infinity dealer about speaker wire and

connection options.

To ensure proper polarity,connect each + terminal on the back of the

mplifier or receiver to the respective

+ (

red) terminal on each speaker,

as shown in Figure 4. Connect the

–

(black) terminals in a similar way.

See the owner’s guides that were included with your amplifier or receiver

and television to confirm connection procedures.

IMPORTANT: Do not reverse polarities (i.e.,+ to

–

to +) when

making connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished

bass response

Figure 4.This figure shows how to connect bare wires to the terminals.

igure 5.This example shows how to connect bare wires to the

terminals. Banana plugs may also be inserted directly into the rear

of the connector.

Figure 6.Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for one channel

of a ster

eo or home theater system.

CASCADE SPEAKER SYSTEMS

Single-Stereo

Amplifier

Dual-Stereo Amplifier

BI-WIRING

he outer connection panel and internal dividing network of the Cascade

loudspeakers are designed so that separate sets of speaker cables can

be attached to the low-frequency transducer and midrange/high-

frequency transducer portions of this dividing network.This is called

bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can provide several sonic advantages and

considerably more flexibility in power amplifier selection.

Figure 7.

Figure 8.

igur

FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

Check the speakers for playback, first by setting the system volume con-

trol to a minimum level, and then by turning on the power of your audio

system. Play a favorite music or video segment and increase the system

volume control to a comfortable level.

OTE:

ou should hear balanced audio reproduction across the entire

frequency spectrum. If not, check all wiring connections or consult

the authorized Infinity dealer from whom you purchased the system.

he amount of bass you hear and the stereo-image quality will be affected

by a number of different factors, including the room’s size and shape,

the construction materials used to build the room, the listener’s position

relative to the speakers, and the position of the speakers in the room.

Listen to a variety of music selections and note the bass level. If there is

too much bass, move the speakers away from nearby walls. Conversely, if

you place the speakers closer to the walls, there will be more bass output.

Nearby reflecting surfaces can adversely affect stereo-imaging quality. If

this happens, try angling the speakers slightly inward toward the listening

position until the optimum effect is achieved.

CARE OF YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM

Each Cascade Series enclosure has a finish that does not require any

routine maintenance.When needed, use a soft cloth to remove any finger-

prints or dust from the enclosure.

NOTE: Do not use any cleaning products or polishes on the cabinet

or grille.

If a problem occurs, make sure that all connections are properly made

and c

lean. If a problem exists in one loudspeaker, reverse the connection

wires to the left and right system. If the problem remains in the same

speaker, then the fault is with the loudspeaker. If the problem appears in

the opposite speaker, the cause is in another component or cable. In the

event that your subwoofer ever needs service, contact your local Infinity

dealer or distributor, or go to www.infinitysystems.com to locate a service

center near you.

IMPORTANT: Please attach your sales receipt to this manual and store it

in a safe place. In the event that your Infinity speaker requires warranty

service, you will need to provide your sales receipt.

Inf

inity Systems

250 Cr

ossways Park Drive,Woodbury, NY 11797 USA 516.674.4INF (4463) (USA only) www.infinitysystems.com

Infinity, Harman International and CMMD (patent nos.6,327,372 and 6,404,897) are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.

Cascade, Maximum Radiating Surface and Constant Acoustic Impedance (patent pending) are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

Part No.819001082001 8/05

Declaration of Conformity

e, Harman Consumer Group International

2, route de Tours

72500 Chateau du Loir

France

declare in own responsibility that the products described

in this owner’s manual are in compliance with technical

standards:

EN 61000-6-3:2001

EN 61000-6-1:2001

Laurent Rault

Harman Consumer Group International

Chateau du Loir, France 9/05

SPECIFICATIONS

Model Nine Model Seven Model Five

Frequency Response: 80Hz – 20kHz (±3dB) 100Hz – 20kHz (±3dB) 100Hz – 20kHz (±3dB)

40kHz (

–

6dB) 40kHz (

–

6dB) 40kHz (

–

6dB)

Recommended

Amplifier Power Range: 10 – 150 Watts 10 – 100 Watts 10 – 150 Watts

Sensitivity: 87dB 85dB 85dB

(2.83V @ 1 meter)

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms

Crossover Frequency: 1,500Hz; 24dB/octave 1,800Hz; 24dB/octave 1,800Hz; 12dB/octave

Mid-Bass Driver(s): Dual 7-3/4" x 3-3/8" 7-3/4" x 3-3/8" 7-3/4" x 3-3/8"

(197mm x 85mm) CMMD

, (197mm x 85mm) CMMD

magnetically shielded magnetically shielded magnetically shielded

High-Frequency Driver: 1" (25mm) CMMD, 1" (25mm) CMMD, 1" (25mm) CMMD,

magnetically shielded magnetically shielded magnetically shielded

Dimensions (H x W x D): 47" x 10-1/2" x 11-1/2" 47" x 10-1/2" x 11-1/2" 22-1/2" x 5-1/2" x 5-1/2"

(wi

th grille)

(1194mm x 267mm x 292mm)

(1194mm x 267mm x 292mm) (572mm x 140mm x 140mm)

all-mounted

30-1/4" x 7-3/4" x 8-1/2"

(768mm x 197mm x 216mm) On included base

Weight: 28.2 lb (12.8kg) 24.7 lb (11.2kg) 13.5 lb (6.1kg) Wall-mounted

20.5 lb (9.3kg) On included base

Model Three V Model Three C

Frequency Response: 80Hz – 20kHz (±3dB) 80Hz – 20kHz (±3dB)

40kHz (

–

6dB) 40kHz (

–

6dB)

Recommended

Amplifier Power Range: NA 10 – 150 Watts

Sensitivity: 87dB 87dB

(2.83V @ 1 meter)

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms 8 Ohms

Crossover Frequency: 1,500Hz; 24dB/octave 1,500kHz; 24dB/octave

Mid-Bass Driver(s): Dual 7-3/4" x 3-3/8" Dual 7-3/4" x 3-3/8"

(197mm x 85mm) CMMD

, (197mm x 85mm) CMMD

gnetically shielded magnetically shielded

High-Frequency Driver: 1" (25mm) CMMD, 1" (25mm) CMMD,

magnetically shielded magnetically shielded

Dimensions (H x W x D): 30" x 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" 5-1/2" x 30-3/4" x 6"

(wi

th grille)

(762mm x 140mm 140mm) W

all-mounted

(140mm x 781mm x 152mm)

36-5/8" x 7-3/4" x 8-1/2"

(930mm x 197mm x 216mm) On included base

eight:

18 lb (8.2kg) W

all-mount

18 lb (8.2kg)

26 lb (11.8kg)

On included base

Infinity continually strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones.The specifications and

constr

uction details in this and related Infinity publications are therefore subject to change without notice.

Infinity CASCADE NINE User manual

Brand: Infinity

Model: CASCADE NINE

Category: Loudspeakers

Type: User manual

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